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$3,204Tuition
1,470Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,891Earnings
#7 in HawaiiPublic2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,204
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,340
Average Net Price
$7,369
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,248
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,720
Books & Supplies
$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,802
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,690
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,798
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,164
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,128
$110,001+ $12,324

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Cost Overview

Most families at Hawaii Community College pay around $7,369 after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Low-income families pay just $6,690, while those earning over $110,000 pay the full $12,324. Over two years, total costs range from $13,380 to $24,648.

The 97.7% in-state enrollment keeps costs manageable for local students. Graduates leave with a median debt of $10,500, translating to monthly payments of $111. With graduates earning $30,297 in their first year after completion, loan payments consume about 4.5% of gross income. The 86.6% employment rate helps make those payments manageable.

Only 10.34% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,548, and just 3.53% take federal loans. The best deal goes to local families earning under $48,000, who pay roughly the same low net price regardless of whether they make $20,000 or $45,000 annually.

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